Now, if it is your first arrest and you are able to get the charges dismissed or a withhold of adjudication, those charges can be sealed or expunged against you. However, if you are adjudicated guilty of the charges, they cannot be sealed or expunged. Therefore, it is very important to seek the assistance of counsel early in your case to get a resolution that will benefit you in the long run, so this misunderstanding of charges doesn’t affect you in the future.
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